Film Independent Spirit Awards

Film awards dedicated to independent filmmakers

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The Film Independent Spirit Awards (Fi Spirit Awards), once known as the FINDIE or Friends of Independents Awards, and later as the Independent Spirit Awards, are awards presented annually to independent filmmakers by Film Independent. Founded in 1984 as the FINDIE Awards (Friends of Independents), the event was renamed the Independent Spirit Awards in 1986. The ceremony is produced by Film Independent, a not-for-profit arts organization that used to produce the LA Film Festival.

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🇺🇸 See the Looks From the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards (2026-02-15)
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🇺🇸 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards: Complete Winners List (2026-02-16)
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